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NewsFULL LIST: EC releases register of recognized political parties ahead of 2026 elections

Kampala, Uganda: The Electoral Commission (EC) has officially released the updated register of political parties legally recognized in Uganda, confirming the entities cleared to operate and participate in the 2026 general elections. The register, published in line with the Political Parties and Organisations Act, outlines the parties that meet legal requirements such as updated offices, leadership […]

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Eala ‘in the mood for more’ after historic US Open win

Alexandra Eala’s three-set victory took two hours and 36 minutesImage source,Getty ImagesImage caption, Alexandra Eala’s three-set victory took two hours and 36 minutes Alex Brotherton BBC Sport journalist Published 25 August 2025, 00:20 BST Updated 8 hours ago US Open 2025 Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York Dates: 24 August-7 September Coverage: Live radio commentaries across 5 Live Sport and

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Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom “while its calls for peace are not heard,” in a defiant address to the nation on its independence day. “We need a just peace, a peace where our future will be decided only by us,” he said, adding that Ukraine was “not a

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Adama wins Nigeria’s first swimming medal at world junior championship

Abdul Jabar Adama has won Nigeria’s first ever medal at the ongoing World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Romania. Nigeria’s Abdul Jabar Adama made history on the penultimate night of the World Junior Championships, becoming the first swimmer from his nation, male or female, to win a medal at a World Aquatics meet. Adama hit the wall in 23.64,

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LIVE: Israeli attacks on Gaza City rise, killing of aid seekers continues

Israel’s attacks have escalated as it continues its plan to invade Gaza City. It has continued attacks across Gaza too, killing at least 63 Palestinians, including children and aid seekers. Israel’s attacks have escalated as it continues its plan to invade Gaza City. It has continued attacks across Gaza too, killing at least 63 Palestinians, including children

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Hon. Sanjay Tanna Withdraws from NRM Entrepreneurs League CEC Race, Citing Election Irregularities

Kampala, Uganda — August 24, 2025 Hon. Sanjay Tanna, a prominent NRM cadre and candidate for Chairperson of the NRM Entrepreneurs League in the Central Executive Committee (CEC), has formally withdrawn from the race, citing widespread irregularities that he says have compromised the credibility of the election. In a letter addressed to the NRM Secretary

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Tanzania’s Payments Evolution: Mobile Money Providers Lead Banks to a Digital Issuing Future

  Stanchion recently exhibited at the Seamless East Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya.  While in the region, we took a trip to Tanzania to better understand the market in terms of its development for digital payment experiences and what banks are driving.   Despite being a neighbouring country to Kenya with several similarities such as

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MTN Prestige Members Set to Soar Higher with Exclusive Turkish Airlines Rewards

L-R, Turkish Airlines Uganda Managing Director, Ali Ozdemir with Sylvia Elsheikh, MTN Uganda’s Chief Marketing Officer at the launch of Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines at the MTN Headquarters on Friday 22nd August 2025. MTN Uganda and Turkish Airlines have partnered to launch the Fly Prestige with Turkish Airlines campaign.   The promotion rewards MTN

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Uganda Cranes’ CHAN 2024 semi-final hopes dashed by Senegal

Uganda Cranes’ CHAN 2024 semi-final hopes dashed by Senegal.   Namboole, Uganda: Uganda Cranes’ CHAN 2024 campaign ended in heartbreak on Saturday as Oumar Ba’s second-half strike sent the co-hosts out of the tournament, with the defending champions Senegal claiming a 1-0 victory at Namboole Stadium. The first half was cagey, with both teams creating

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UN Selects Entebbe as Global Payroll Hub

Entebbe has been selected as one of three global centres to host the United Nations’ consolidated payroll operations, alongside New York and Nairobi. The move follows reforms under the UN80 Initiative, aimed at “cutting costs and modernising the organisation’s administrative systems.” The decision, outlined in United Nations documents seen by ChimpReports this Saturday morning, marks

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